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title: "Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services"
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# Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04456b

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands has awarded contracts for the Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services under a newly established Framework Agreement. The procurement, which falls under the services category and classified under "Services furnished by professional organisations" (CPV code 98112000), is aimed at servicing the academic partners associated with the university. The framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1 covers General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services, while Lot 2 covers Property Consultancy Services. This contract encompasses various stakeholders including UHI Argyll, UHI Executive Office, and UHI Inverness, among others. The contract was awarded on 3rd September 2024, following an open procedure method. This project is in the Award stage, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive consultancy services to the listed UHI partners.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialized in estate consultancy and project management. Companies capable of delivering energy efficiency surveys, environmental impact assessments, estate management, and related professional advice would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Large firms such as Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd, Gardiner & Theobald LLP, and SMEs like Thomson Gray Limited are among the awardees, indicating that both large-scale enterprises and smaller firms are well-suited for these opportunities. Moreover, businesses with a strong geographic coverage and those adept in specific consultancy services like property management and project oversight are likely to thrive in this framework, contributing to sustained business development and enhanced service delivery.

## Notice

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services Lot 2 - Property Consultancy Services For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

### Lot Information

General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services

Services which may be requested in relation to a project include, but are not limited to, the below: - Energy efficiency and environmental impact surveys and related advice - Professional Advice - Design and Specification Development - Tender Support - Contractor Management and Administration - Statutory Consents - Principal Designer - Cost Advisor services - Fire advisory services - Risk Management - Quality Management - Health and Safety - Condition and lifecycle surveys (Fabric and M&E), including assessing structural damage and recommending repairs Please note that the named Academic Partner may, at its own discretion, request the Contractor to provide additional, related services if required during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Property Consultancy Services

Services which may be requested under the scope of this requirement include, but are not limited to, the below: - Estate Management - Sales and acquisitions - Professional advice regarding title deeds and boundary disputes - Rent reviews, lease enquiries and negotiations (with UHI Partner acting as either the landlord or tenant) - Valuation surveys, including market and insurance valuations Please note that the named Academic Partner may, at its own discretion, request the Contractor to provide additional, related services if required during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029071-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2026 OR March 2027 OR March 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | GARDINER & THEOBALD; GRAHAM + SIBBALD; HARDIES PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; PICK EVERARD; THOMAS & ADAMSON INTERNATIONAL; THOMSON GRAY; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029071-2024
- 8 Apr 2024 at 09:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011228-2024
- 8 Apr 2024 at 08:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011217-2024
- 5 Mar 2024 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006940-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758780
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00101

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